Stories: Old West & Beyond 09.17.24
“Despite the drumbeat of negativity these days, an individual still has the power to inspire & influence positive change.”
—TJR
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Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, September 17, 2024. This is Constitution Day, International Patient Safety Day, National Pet Bird Day, and International Country Music Day.
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. . . Let’s start the morning with two tales from the Old West, starting with—“Wanted Dead or Alive.” Outlaw James Buckley, also known as Coal Oil Jimmy. Buckley and his partner had agreed to meet with two strangers interested in forming a gang. Unfortunately for Buckley and his associate, both men were bounty hunters.
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. . . The second Old West tale, “Gamblers and Gunplay,” focuses on Frank Loving, who stepped onto the main street of Trinidad, Colorado, to face fellow gambler John Allen to settle a dispute about card games and house loans.
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From Here & There...
. . . Drinking coffee sometimes gets a bad rap. However, researchers say drinking coffee -especially espresso- can slow your skin from aging.
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. . . During our daily travels, we occasionally glance at the sky and perceive various images in cloud formations. Chris Judge does, too, but does so in a unique way.
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. . . Fall is fast approaching. If you’re on the road for business or pleasure during the remainder of 2024, here are the best new hotels awaiting your visit.
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. . . Take a look at several fascinating images produced in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest.
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. . . According to one publication, Hawaii ranks first and New Jersey third in the top 20 happiest states.
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. . . What is Taylor Swift’s connection with corn? I have no idea. But, this fall, a farm in Northeast Ohio plans to unveil to the public a Taylor Swift-themed corn maze.
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"What lies behind us and what lies before us are but tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson